COR VALUE SUMMARY
COR congregations financially support senior youth and young adult ministry by budgeting a set amount per person in this age group. This amount should reflect the size of this group relative to the rest of the church body and may be a constant percentage of the budget or a set amount for each senior youth and young adult.
BIBLE TEXT
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 1 Timothy 4:11-14 MSG
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ELLEN G. WHITE QUOTE
“Money is a blessing when those who use it consider that they are the Lord’s stewards, that they are handling the Lord’s capital, and must one day give account of their stewardship.” Education, p. 271.
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NON-DENOMINATIONAL QUOTE
“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” Vice President Joe Biden quoting his father. Daily Kos, Obama Nightly News: “Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” November 3, 2012. See video.
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SURVEY (evaluate where you are so you know where you want to go)
- Is your church committed to investing financially in senior youth and young adults?
- As you look at your church budget, do you see a line for senior youth or young adults?
- What are the top three ways your church invests financially in senior youth?
- What are the top three ways your church invests financially in young adults?
VIDEO MEDIA
Videos
PRINT MATERIALS
Articles
- Preparing the Church Budget
- COR Position Paper, p. 19 (SDA)
For more resources, visit the How to and Questions for Reflection sections or download COR Value #8 Budget Guide